2006

The Notre Dame Basilica is a must-see for every visitor touring Montreal. Declared a Minor Basilica by John Paul II in 1982 and witness to some of the greatest events that have marked the city of Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica stands as an architectural...

Visit Ontario's southern Georgian Bay and you will discover a landscape that looks vaguely familiar; the outcrops of smooth rock and windswept pines were immortalized by the Canadian Group of Seven painters. Here, species from the boreal forests of the...

On April 22, 2001, Colonel Chris Hadfield made history as the first Canadian to perform a spacewalk when he installed Canadarm2 on the International Space Station 400 km (249 mi) above the earth. This next-generation robotic arm was born on the success...

Prepare to be swept away by the most majestic sight at sea - tall ships. This finely craft coin depicts a Ketch as it rounds the bend off of Cape diamond in southern Quebec. The sailors that can be seen are in the process of preparing the ship for a...

2006 Jasper National Park - Pure Silver $20 Coin (TAX Exempt)Come explore the soaring mountains, active glaciers and rugged backcountry of Jasper National Park. Founded in 1907, this vast 10,878 sq km (4,200 sq mi) park looks much like it did when...

2006 1/25 OZ GOLD COIN - COWBOY (TAX Exempt)This original design by Canadian artist Michelle Grant depicts a contemporary saddle bronc with a rider and a stylized maple leaf underneath. The coin design celebrates not only the past but also the modern...

2006 BUTTERFLY COLLECTION SHORT-TAILED SWALLOWTAIL The fifth coin in this fascinating collection features a butterfly that can only be found in the Maritimes — the Short-tailed Swallowtail. As its name suggests, the tails on this butterfly are...

2006 ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES - CN TOWER (TAX Exempt)Theme: Reach for the sky!Take your collection to fabulous new heights with the second coin in our architectural series that celebrates Toronto s defining landmark the CN Tower. At 553.33 m (1,815 ft 5...

2006 Enamel PROOF SILVER DOLLAR MEDAL OF BRAVERY (TAX Exempt)Selfless courageSpecifications:Face Value: 1 dollarMintage: 5,000Composition: 99.99 % silverWeight (g): 25.175Diameter (mm): 36.07Edge: ReededFinish ProofSpecial features:Design features a...

Much of Alberta's history took place "in the saddle," a fact that's reflected in the saddle-shaped architecture of the province's premiere sports facility. It's a design that's perfect for the city that hosts the annual Calgary Stampede, a gargantuan...